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Distance from Dakar to Taipei

Straight line

13,763 km
8,552 mi · 7,432 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 42 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Taipei?

Dakar (Senegal) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 13,763 km in a straight line, that is 8,552 miles or 7,432 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Dakar and Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dakar, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from Senegal into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 45.7771°, 47.0418°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dakar from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Taipei is 13,763 km (8,552 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Dakar?

Taipei is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 42 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.